Sunrise
Sunrise in Corfu
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Face east-northeast to see today's sunrise in Corfu.
Use the map's direction line to align your viewing position before sunrise begins.
Today's Corfu sunrise time and exact compass direction are shown below, updated daily. The map and compass show you precisely where the sun rises from any point across the island.
Corfu sunrise appears toward the eastern horizon over the Albanian mountains and the narrow Ionian channel, shifting northeast in summer and southeast in winter. The island's eastern coast faces directly across the water toward the mainland.
In Corfu, sunrise shifts between northeast in summer and southeast in winter.
The Albanian mountains across the narrow channel to the east can produce a brief delay in visible sunrise from low-lying eastern positions. Elevated viewpoints above Corfu Town clear this obstruction and offer an earlier visible horizon.
Best viewing is 10 minutes before sunrise to 25 minutes after. Early morning light on the Venetian Old Town from the sea is particularly striking before the summer crowds arrive.
Corfu sunrise shifts northeast in summer and southeast in winter, changing the angle across the Ionian channel and which eastern beaches and viewpoints face most directly into the rising sun.
The eastern waterfront of Corfu Town (Garitsa Bay) faces directly across the channel toward the Albanian mainland and catches the first light with the Old Fortress visible to the north. The northern coast around Kassiopi offers more open northeastern sea views in summer.
Best places to see sunrise in Corfu
- Garitsa Bay, Corfu TownMap
East-facing bay in central Corfu Town with a direct view across the Ionian channel toward Albania — the Old Fortress is visible to the north in the early morning light.
- KassiopiMap
Northeast-facing village on the island's northeastern tip with open sea views and minimal obstruction — well-positioned for the further-northeast summer sunrise arc.
- Canal d'Amour, SidariMap
Dramatic sandstone rock formations on the north coast with open northeastern sea views — an unusual and photogenic sunrise setting.
Tips
- Arrive 20–30 minutes early
- Face the direction shown on the map
- Check cloud cover and dawn temperature
- Choose open ground or elevation